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BNM 84L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,631 mi
Last recorded68,631 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNM 84L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 68,631 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 67,724 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer and inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 66,883 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 66,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 62,307 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 56,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 42,888 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,522 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 30,501 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 29,340 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,535 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres close to rear wheel arches

front suspension bump stops missing

knocking noise from steering box area

suspension low

Fail 11 Aug 2011 24,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres close to rear wheel arches

front suspension bump stops missing

suspension low

Fail 24 Jul 2010 21,274 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

knocking noise from steering

Pass 24 Jul 2010 21,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

knocking noise from steering

Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,917 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 16,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise excessive oil leak on engine oil lite illuminated

Advise offside front upper ball joint gator split

Advise underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Mar 2008 14,585 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 14,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 14,514 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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BNM 84L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNM 84L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNM 84L registered?

BNM 84L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 July 1973.

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